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Roman or Moorish, Visigoth or Almohad, take your pick. Albufeira sits in a seriously-diverse and cultured region of southern Portugal. Take the postcard-worthy town of Silves. Just a short drive from the doorstep of any Albufeira holiday rental, it's topped with a mighty castelo, thought to date back more than 2,000 years and home to a fascinating on-site museum. In the other direction are the ruins of Cerro da Vila. Head there to wander through the remains of an old Roman mansion that was built during the age of the Caesars.
Albufeira is a perfect base for exploring the wonderful southern Algarve. Hire a car and hit the open coast roads to find yourself weaving between shimmering yellow beaches, gravity-defying hoodoos rising from the sea and picture-perfect whitewashed villages. Just as you have the whole family wide-eyed with the views, you can pull over and discover your very own little cove where the sands glow ochre under the sun. Hop on a cruiser to see dolphins gliding through the water out at sea or hike along the clifftops for secluded glimpses of salt-washed bays, the choice is yours.
Albufeira is one of the sunniest places in mainland Portugal thanks to its position on the edge of the Atlantic, right in the south of the country. Temperatures tend to get beach-worthy around May, which is perfect if you're pining to pull on your swimming trunks before the summer starts in earnest. Summer is when most folk look to bag Albufeira holiday rentals overlooking the sands or in the Old Town, eager to enjoy the scorching highs of 30 degrees and guaranteed rays. Like spring, autumn is great for bargains by the beach so why not pay a visit in September or October?
The whole length of the coastline surrounding Albufeira is a dream for beach lovers and there's nowhere else like it in the world. At one point, you'll spy out hulking cliffs soaring from the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. At another, you can wander wide bays of rust-coloured sand, stringing along for mile upon mile. Glimpses of dolphin pods springing through the swells are not uncommon, while trips inland reveal forested mountains peppered with rustic villages.
Albufeira is filled with beautiful beaches for sun and fun on your trip. Holiday lettings can be found near places like Praia da Marinha, a scenic beach with unspoilt beauty and soaring cliffs, and Beach Falésia Açoteias, a long, sandy beach with colourful cliffs and seaside amenities. You'll also enjoy Pescadores Beach, a popular beach with seafood eateries and opportunities for watersports.
The nearest airport is in Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.), located 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Portimao (PRM), which is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away.
Kids will love the beaches and attractions of Albufeira. Holiday homes can be found near kid-friendly places like Zoomarine Algarve, a marine park with seal and dolphin shows, an aquarium and a sandy beach, and the Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila, an archaeological site with the ruins of a Roman village and a museum with recovered artefacts. For a family day of fun, visit Family Golf Park to try out 2 different mini-golf courses with a Roman theme.
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